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REVEALED: Bimota - The Real Truth

Bimota Fans Can Finally Buy The Iconic Italian Dream Machines on American Soil

Bimota is finally selling motorcycles in the US again, although in limited numbers, and through only one dealership.

RideApart · Aug 17

The New KB399 Is the Cheapest Bimota Ever, but Is It Worth It?

The new KB399 is the most financially accessible Bimota ever, but is it worth it considering how heavily it's based on the Kawasaki ZX-4RR? Here's what we know.

RideApart · Mar 24

Bimota Just Built A Dirt Bike, And It’s Still Just A Fancy Kawasaki

The Bimota BX450 takes the proven Kawasaki KX450X platform and gives it Italian tuning, race-proven upgrades, and serious off road capability.

RideApart · Mar 24

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CFMoto Is Probably Entering WSBK With a Savage Race Motorcycle Very Soon

CFMoto has hired a chief chassis designer from Ducati and a WorldSSP rider to further develop its V4 SR-RR prototype. All signs point to WSBK entry soon.

RideApart · Dec 8, 2025

Bimota’s Ridiculous KB4RC Is Finally About To Go On Sale

I don't think we've ever seen a Bimota and thought, "Ah, that's nothing special." Hate or love them, Bimotas snap necks as they pass with their wild, almost custom, seemingly one-off designs. Each bike is hand-assembled and painted by Italian craftsmen.

RideApart · Mar 21, 2025

Let’s Be Real, the Bimota KB998 Rimini Is Really Just A ZX-10RR On Steroids

Whenever I see a new motorcycle, regardless of its brand, the first thing I look at is its engine. Naturally, the engine is what will dictate a huge part of how a certain bike will ride. And if you’re anything like me, then chances are you associate the bike’s identity…

RideApart · Nov 13, 2024

Could The New Bimota KB998 Hint At An Upcoming Production Model?

When you think Bimota, chances are images of boutique and bespoke high-performance bikes come to mind. Bikes like the Tesi H2, with its otherworldly styling, have pretty much come to define Bimota in the modern era. But recently, Bimota has sort of undergone a renaissance, as it entered the spotlight…

RideApart · Oct 25, 2024

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Bimota is Getting Real Close to Missing Homologation Rules for its Race Motorcycle

Bimota is set to race at the WSBK in 2025. But before that, it needs to bring its KB5 supersport into production.

RideApart · Jul 9, 2024

Kawasaki Is Turning Into Bimota Racing Team For The 2025 WSBK Season

Kawasaki Racing Team is shutting down its factory WSBK effort at the end of 2024, but transitioning many members over to the new BbKRT for 2025.

RideApart · Apr 26, 2024

Kawasaki to shut down factory WSBK team at end of 2024

From next year, the Japanese manufacturer will not be represented with a full works team in WSBK, but will continue to have an involvement in the championship as an official partner to the resurrected Bimota operation.

Motorsport · Apr 24, 2024

Five Bikes Janaki Loved At EICMA 2023

EICMA 2023 was full of interesting bikes, but these are the five that stood out most to Janaki this year. She looks forward to riding at least some of them.

RideApart · Nov 17, 2023

New Bimota Tera Is A Chic Supercharged Adventure-Tourer

Bimota has always been known for its unique two-wheelers, and at EICMA 2023, it unveiled the Tera, its first foray into the world of adventure-touring.

RideApart · Nov 8, 2023

Rare 2020 Bimota Tesi H2 Supercharged Monster Is Looking For A Good Home

The Bimota Tesi H2 has fascinated riders since it was announced, and even though there were some hiccups prior to release, it was well received when it arrived.

RideApart · Jun 29, 2023

Is The Paton S1-R Lightweight The Coolest Sportbike We Don't Get?

Small Italian manufacturer Paton has been crafting racebikes since 1958, but its recent dominance in the Lightweight TT categories since 2017 is impressive.

RideApart · Jun 1, 2023

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RideApart · May 18, 2023

Watch Iconic Motorbikes Unload A Crate Full Of Rare Japanese Sportbikes

Iconic Motorbikes is well-known among enthusiasts, not least because of the rare Japanese sportbikes it brings into the US from time to time, like these.

RideApart · Nov 9, 2022

BImota Introduces The BX450 Enduro At EICMA 2022

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota has introduced its first enduro model called the BX450 at EICMA 2022.

RideApart · Nov 8, 2022

Get Up Close And Personal With The Bimota Tesi H2

Leading motorcycle distributor in the Philippines Wheeltek unveiled the Bimota Tesi H2 during the Philippine leg of the California Superbike School

RideApart · Jul 20, 2022

Five Interesting Bikes You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Here’s a rundown of five interesting bikes you’ve probably never heard of. Some of them were simply outlandish, or the result of an experiment.

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RideApart · Jan 17, 2022

Bimota Japan Opens Purchase Window For The Exquisite And Limited KB4

Bimota Japan is taking orders for the KB4 for a limited time in January, 2022. Additional purchase windows will open up at future points, yet to be determined.

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